Updated version of Character Profiles

1. Kieran Morris
CharacterProfiles:
Jade:
Jade is a 17 year old girl who lives with her mum and twin brother Olly. Everyone around her
seems to think that she is a ‘girly-girl’ who loves dresses and make-up. But something she is
hiding from everyone is that she is a lesbian. Will Jade ever be able to tell her family and
friends her big secret and how will they react?
According to Erving Goffman’s character theory, Jade would be ‘the protagonist’ due to her
major role as the leading character which is followed throughout the narrative.
Olly:
Olly is the twin brother of Jade. He is very popular with fellow students at and also has a
girlfriend. How will the events back at home affect his relationship with his girlfriend and will
he ever be happy again?
Erving Goffman’s character theory would suggest that Olly is a ‘deuteragonist’ - secondary
character. This is due to having a vital role at the end of the story in which he reveals to Jade
that Jade was adopted. However, he wouldn’t be seen as a protagonist as the narrative
doesn’t directly follow Olly’s personal journey.
Cara:
Cara is a 17 year old who everyone thinks is best friends with Jade. Whilst Cara is openly
lesbian, Jade hasn’t yet been able to tell her friends and family her secret. Cara and Jade
have secretly been dating for the past few months and Cara wants to end the relationship if
Jade cannot be truthful soon. Will Jade be able to tell everyone her secret and will the
relationship be destroyed by Jade’s sad news?
Erving Goffman’s character theory would suggest that Cara is also a ‘deuteragonist’ -
secondary character. This is due to her having a minor role of being Jade’s new girlfriend
who isn’t widely involved in the main narrative.
Carol:
Carol is a single mum who is an English teacher. No one understands why Carol is single,
however it is believed that she ended the relationship shortly after Jade was born. But is she
telling the truth? And how will Jade react to Carol’s big secret?
Erving Goffman’s character theory would suggest that Carol is also a ‘deuteragonist’ -
secondary character. Whilst Carol will hardly feature in the short film due to her death, the
character will have a major role in the ‘big reveal’ at the end of the film. She largely
influences the narrative and Jade struggling to come to terms with her sexuality.
Head Teacher:
The Head Teacher is a minor character who reveals to Jade and Olly that their mum has
passed away.
According to Goffman’s character theory, the head teacher would be a ‘bit player’ as he only
has a minor role in the narrative and the audience doesn’t gain an understanding of his
personal background.